Agartala: Tripura will launch the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of its electoral rolls from September 5, Chief Electoral Officer Brijesh Pandey announced at a press conference here on Friday. The exercise, ordered by the Election Commission of India, aims to weed out duplicate, deceased, shifted and otherwise ineligible entries while ensuring the rolls remain accurate, […]
Agartala: Police from West Agartala Police Station have detained one person with a quantity of brown sugar during an operation conducted under the Nagerjala flyover. Officer-in-Charge of West Agartala Police Station, Sanjit Sen, confirmed the detention and shared details of the operation with the media. The recovery is being seen as part of ongoing efforts
Khowai: Ahead of Independence Day on August 15, security forces intensified vigil in the border areas here, with joint patrolling and vehicle checking carried out by the CRPF and BSF under the initiative of Khowai Police Station Officer-in-Charge Prarjit Malakar. The joint exercise aims to ensure comprehensive security arrangements in the border belt in the
Teliamura: Six people were seriously injured today after two vehicles collided on the Assam-Agartala National Highway in the South Pulinpur area under Teliamura Police Station. According to sources, the collision occurred on the busy highway stretch, leaving both vehicles extensively damaged and the injured trapped inside. Locals and passersby reportedly rushed to the spot and
Longtharai Valley: A national highway blockade was staged at Manu Ghat in Longtharai Valley subdivision today, with protesters demanding the resignation of the Power Minister over alleged lapses in electricity services. Angry residents reportedly blocked the highway, disrupting vehicular movement in the area for the duration of the protest. According to sources, a tense situation
Agartala: Sayantika Dhar, a young talent from Udaipur in Gomati district, has made her Tollywood debut with the recently released Bengali film “Anando Ashram,” adding another bright name to Tripura’s growing list of achievers in the film industry. Produced by Maa Durga Production and directed by Ranjan Dutta, the family drama was released on July
Agartala: Angry consumers padlocked the Sekerkote Electricity Office on Friday, protesting against the alleged collection of excess power tariffs. Locals reportedly gathered at the office and locked its gates in protest, demanding action against what they described as inflated electricity bills. The protest is said to have caused disruption to normal operations at the office
Kumarghat: Anganwadi workers and helpers staged a massive rally here today, protesting the rising prices of essential commodities and demanding fulfilment of an eight-point charter of demands, before submitting a memorandum to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). The rally was organised by the Tripura Anganwadi Karmi Sangh under the initiative of the Unakoti District Committee of
Dharmanagar: Allegations have surfaced of plaster falling from the ceilings of several classrooms at the prestigious Bir Bikram Institution here, raising concerns over the condition of the school’s smart classroom building, which was constructed only a few years ago. According to sources, the plaster has reportedly been peeling off in multiple classrooms, exposing the ceiling
Agartala: The first-ever “Chakma Language and Script Day” was celebrated today at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan here, marked by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. The event was attended by Minister Sushanta Chowdhury and Minister Santana Chakma, along with other dignitaries and members of the Chakma community. The celebration marks a significant step in recognising and
